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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.97, 1,357.67 and 858.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.97, 1,357.67 and 858.23 is: 1,185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.97 : 1,357.67 = 858.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.97/1,357.67 = 858.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.97x = 1,357.67 × 858.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.97x = 1,165,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,193.12/982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.38

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